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  • tim-cook-app-store

    Hundreds Of iOS Apps In The Chinese Market Found To Be Stealing Private User Data

    Right on the heels of a major malware attack on the App Store, mobile analytics service SourceDNA discovered another potential security breach in the form of…

    By Jacob Siegal October 19th, 2015 Read More
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    Microsoft Is Ready To Save Your PC From Huge Ransomware Infection

    TeslaCrypt doesn't mean anything to many PC users, but there are thousands of people who have somehow contracted this infectious malware program that imprisons personal files…

    By Chris Smith October 16th, 2015 Read More
  • hackers

    Russian Hackers Break Into Dow Jones, Swipe Secret Trading Information

    In what can only be described as a major security lapse, it seems some hackers from Russia successfully broke into the servers of Dow Jones,…

    By Brad Reed October 16th, 2015 Read More
  • adobe-flash-logo-3

    Adobe Releases Patch For Major Flash Vulnerability - Here's How To Download It

    Just over 24 hours ago, a major security vulnerability affecting all versions of Flash for Windows, Mac and Linux was discovered and reported to Adobe.…

    By Jacob Siegal October 16th, 2015 Read More
  • hackers-hacking-2

    Adobe Confirms Major Flash Vulnerability, And The Only Way To Protect Yourself Is To Uninstall Flash

    The fun never ends with Adobe Flash. Just one day after Adobe released its monthly security patches for various software including Flash Player, the company…

    By Zach Epstein October 16th, 2015 Read More
  • usb-killer-stick

    Scary James Bond-Style USB Flash Drive Can Instantly Kill Any Computer

    The following USB flash drive isn't just an extremely imaginative tech weapon worthy of James Bond. We're looking at an actual killer USB stick that…

    By Chris Smith October 15th, 2015 Read More
  • ghost-push-malware-android-apps

    Android Malware Apps Might Net Hackers Millions, Fool Google Play Store Security

    Most of the recent malware-related security reports detailed various threats targeting Apple's iOS ecosystem, but that doesn't mean hackers have stopped attacking Android. A new…

    By Chris Smith October 15th, 2015 Read More
  • smurfs-movie

    Snowden Discusses A Scary Way Spies Can Hack Your Smartphone And Gain 'Total Control'

    Everybody loves the Smurfs, magical characters from our childhood ready to deliver a ton of whacky adventures. However, in the modern day and age, there are some…

    By Chris Smith October 12th, 2015 Read More
  • The World's Biggest Android Vulnerability Just Got Even Worse

    Sorry, Android users: News about the Stagefright vulnerability isn't getting any better. Motherboard's Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai brings us word that Joshua Drake, a researcher at Zimperium zLabs, has found…

    By Brad Reed October 1st, 2015 Read More
  • atm-malware

    Hackers Cash Out Directly From ATMs, Don't Need To Steal Your Card First

    Hackers looking to steal money from ATMs have targeted your credit cards for years, trying to obtain access to it by hacking online services and…

    By Chris Smith September 25th, 2015 Read More
  • Linus-Torvalds-2

    Linux Creator Explains Why A Truly Secure Computing Platform Will Never Exist

    Twenty-four years ago this month, a Finnish developer with a sharp tongue who's regarded by some as one of the most influential programmers alive today…

    By Andy Meek September 25th, 2015 Read More
  • iphone-6-plus-321

    Huge iOS 9 Security Flaw Lets Anyone See Your Photos And Contacts Without A PIN - Here's How To Stop It

    There's a lot to love in Apple's newly released iOS 9 software. We told you about all of iOS 9's best new features in an…

    By Zach Epstein September 23rd, 2015 Read More
  • iphone-6-ios-9-1

    Security Agency Offers $3 Million For iOS 9 Jailbreak

    In an initiative dubbed The Million Dollar iOS 9 Bug Bounty, Zerodium CEO Chaouki Bekrar is offering upwards of $3 million to anyone or group…

    By Yoni Heisler September 22nd, 2015 Read More
  • AirportScanner1

    DSEI: Tech Hunts Concealed Threats To Better Protect US Airports

    New tech could be coming to an airport near you to help keep you safe. Unveiled for the first time at last week's Defence and…

    By Zach Epstein September 22nd, 2015 Read More
  • poker chips

    Online Poker Virus Lets Cybercriminals Peek At Victims' Cards

    Online poker players beware: there may be someone at your table looking at your cards, and they're not standing behind you. A new virus making…

    By Zach Epstein September 17th, 2015 Read More
  • hackers-hacking-2

    Scary, Sophisticated Malware Found Attacking Cisco Routers

    Internet-connected devices aren't having a great week so far. After reports detailed vulnerabilities in Android and iPhone this week, a new security report says that…

    By Chris Smith September 16th, 2015 Read More
  • Apple-iPhone-6-Plus-5

    iOS 9 Will Fix A Massive iOS Vulnerability That Silently Lets Malware Apps Inside The iPhone

    Apple will release the final version of iOS 9 later today, and the software update will bring several new features and performance improvements. On top…

    By Chris Smith September 16th, 2015 Read More
  • cujo

    Meet CUJO, The Device That Promises 'Business Level' Security For All Your Home Devices

    You have so many different devices in your home now that you might have a tough time keeping track of security for them. This is…

    By Brad Reed September 15th, 2015 Read More
  • tsa-luggage-lock-master-key

    Good Job, TSA: Anyone With A 3D Printer Can Make A Key That Fits Your Luggage Lock

    In spite of the many security policies it enforces, the TSA isn't really on top of its game when it comes to guarding its own secrets.…

    By Chris Smith September 11th, 2015 Read More
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    Apple Said No To Real Time iMessage Wiretapping For The Government

    Apple has refused a request from the Department of Justice for real-time iMessage wiretapping, a new report says, apparently suggesting that Apple could do it…

    By Chris Smith September 9th, 2015 Read More
  • Evil Android Porn App Snaps Your Picture, Holds Your Phone For Ransom

    If you're someone who loves both pornography and sideloading Android apps, then you're going to want to watch out for an app called Adult Player. Security…

    By Brad Reed September 8th, 2015 Read More
  • siri-ios-7-sign

    Apple Wants To Make The iPhone Smarter Without Compromising Your Privacy

    It wasn't an individual product or service that stole the spotlight at Google I/O this year, but rather an idea. As Android continues to proliferate…

    By Jacob Siegal September 7th, 2015 Read More
  • ashleymadison

    This List Of Commonly Used Ashley Madison Passwords Will Make You Shake Your Head

    Try to act surprised: Many Ashley Madison users were wide open to being hacked even before the entire site had its data stolen. Security firm Avast…

    By Brad Reed September 7th, 2015 Read More
  • belkin n600 router

    Popular Belkin Wi-Fi Router Has Numerous Security Holes

    Led by Joel Land, security researchers from Carnegie Mellon University's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) recently discovered that a popular Belkin router contains a number of serious…

    By Yoni Heisler September 3rd, 2015 Read More
  • hacker-hacking-ddos-keyboard

    DDoS Attacks Are Getting Much More Powerful And The Pentagon Is Scrambling For Solutions

    No wonder the Pentagon has announced it's working on a plan to fund tools and researchers to help organizations defend themselves against the pervasive threat…

    By Andy Meek August 31st, 2015 Read More
  • windows-10-2

    The Latest Windows 10 Privacy Scare Revolves Around Family Accounts

    I'm not sure we've gone a week without a new story about Windows 10 invading our privacy, and this week is no exception. Earlier this…

    By Jacob Siegal August 27th, 2015 Read More
  • iphone-6-review-display-app-store-

    Scary iPhone Malware Can Spy On You Even After You Close Infected Apps

    A rather scary piece of iPhone malware would let an attacker spy on a target using an approved App Store app without the person's knowledge. In…

    By Chris Smith August 27th, 2015 Read More
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